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Whimsicott Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Grass / Fairy · BST: 480 · Role: Speed Pivot

Whimsicott is a Grass / Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Steel. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Whimsicott, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Beedrill plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 480 base stat total, Whimsicott plays as a Speed Pivot. Its highest stat is Speed (116), and at base 116 Speed it sits faster than 91% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.

What counters Whimsicott in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Whimsicott

  1. Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  2. Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  3. Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  4. Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  5. Arbok (Poison)
  6. Ariados (Bug / Poison)
  7. Roserade (Grass / Poison)
  8. Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting)

How each counter beats Whimsicott

  • Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Whimsicott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Poison moves.
  • Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Whimsicott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Poison moves.
  • Beedrill (Bug / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Whimsicott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Poison moves.
  • Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison) outspeeds Whimsicott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Poison moves.
  • Arbok (Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Whimsicott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Poison moves.

Whimsicott weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fire (×2)
  • Ice (×2)
  • Poison (×4)
  • Flying (×2)
  • Steel (×2)

Resistances

  • Water (×0.5)
  • Electric (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Fighting (×0.5)
  • Ground (×0.5)
  • Dark (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Dragon

Base stats

HP
60
Attack
67
Defense
85
Sp. Attack
77
Sp. Defense
75
Speed
116
Total
480

Best Tera Types for Whimsicott

The best Tera Types for Whimsicott cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Grass (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fairy (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Prankster — [object Object]
  • Infiltrator — [object Object]
  • Chlorophyll (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Grass-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Whimsicott:

Frequently asked questions about Whimsicott

What counters Whimsicott in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Whimsicott are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Beedrill, Mega Beedrill, Arbok. These Pokémon hit Whimsicott super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Whimsicott weak to?

Whimsicott is a Grass / Fairy-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Steel. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Whimsicott?

The single best pick against Whimsicott in the Pokémon Champions roster is Venusaur, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Whimsicott in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Whimsicott, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Grass / Fairy) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Steel). Avoid Pokémon that share Whimsicott's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Whimsicott good in Pokémon Champions?

Whimsicott's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (480 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.